Police to Resume Enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit Jan. 2

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced that it will resume nationwide enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy from January 2, 2026, citing growing security concerns arising from the misuse of unauthorised tinted vehicle glass.

The announcement was contained in a statement issued on Monday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Chief Superintendent of Police, Benjamin Hundeyin.

According to the police, the decision followed a review of emerging security threats and the need to enhance public safety, pending the final determination of a related matter currently before the court.

The Force clarified that there is no court order restraining it from enforcing the law regulating the use of tinted glass on vehicles.

It explained that enforcement was earlier suspended in the interest of transparency and public convenience, to allow motorists adequate time to regularise their documentation and complete the permit application process without undue pressure.

The police noted that recent security trends have revealed a rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass.

Such vehicles, the statement said, have been used by criminals to conceal their identities while committing offences including armed robbery, kidnapping and other violent crimes.

“Recent trends, however, reveal a disturbing rise in criminal activities perpetrated with the aid of vehicles fitted with unauthorised tinted glass,” the statement read.

“Some individuals and organised criminal groups have exploited this gap to conceal their identities and facilitate crimes ranging from armed robbery to kidnapping and other violent crimes.

“In view of this, the Nigeria Police Force has found it both necessary and urgent to resume full enforcement as a proactive measure to safeguard our communities. Consequently, enforcement of Tinted Glass Permit will resume on 2nd January, 2026.”

The Force urged motorists to ensure compliance with the law by obtaining the appropriate permits ahead of the enforcement date, warning that defaulters would be sanctioned in line with existing regulations.